Rentals — San Antonio, TX
Quick answer: renting a 20ft container typically runs $95–$200 a month and a 40ft $130–$300 a month, plus delivery and pickup. Below: the rates, the rent-vs-buy math, and the San Antonio dealers to call.
Typical U.S. monthly rates and median published rates from national rental companies, October 2026 research. Month-to-month usually runs 15–25% above 12-month contract rates; delivery and pickup are extra (often $150–$400 each way).
Under ~6 months: rent. A season of jobsite storage or a renovation costs a few hundred dollars in rent, with no resale hassle at the end.
Past ~12 months: buy. A year of 20ft rent ($1,140–$2,400, plus delivery and pickup) roughly equals the delivered price of a used wind & watertight 20ft ($1,400–$3,200) — and with a purchase, you keep the box.
San Antonio is an inland South Texas market with no seaport — supply is supplied from Houston, about 200 miles east, with Dallas-Fort Worth as a second source, per a Texas container index published in October 2026. Western Container Sales' San Antonio SKUs are HOU (Houston), confirming where its stock sits. That haul keeps San Antonio delivered prices in the middle-to-upper part of the national range: Western listed San Antonio buy-from prices in fall 2026 at $2,614 for a 20ft, $3,014 for a 40ft and $3,052 for a 40ft high cube, while Houston depot listings in the same October index started at $1,045 for a used 20ft Cargo Worthy box before delivery and tax — compare delivered quotes, not depot prices.
Rental Dealers — San Antonio
These dealers' own listings mention rentals. Confirm the monthly rate, minimum term, and delivery/pickup fees in writing.
📍 3730 Panam Expy, San Antonio, TX 78219
San Antonio branch — storage containers for rent, lease or purchase in standard sizes and layouts, including insulated units, with local delivery and a dedicated specialist.
📍 242 N WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX 78219
San Antonio dealer listed on the east side — shipping and storage containers for sale and rent with local delivery.
📍 1020 S East Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78220
San Antonio yard on the South East Loop — storage trailers and shipping containers for sale and rent serving the San Antonio area.
📍 Serves San Antonio from its Houston depot
Online seller that publishes live San Antonio pricing — fall 2026 listings showed buy-from prices of $2,614 for a 20ft, $3,014 for a 40ft and $3,052 for a 40ft high cube, with rentals from $145/mo for a 20ft — sources used containers directly from cargo circulation, delivers by CDL drivers, and backs units with a 3-year watertight warranty.
Delivery in San Antonio
Most San Antonio deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — about 80 to 100 ft for a 20ft and about 120 ft for a 40ft, plus 12 to 14 ft of width and 14 to 16 ft of overhead clearance. Set the box on level, firm ground — concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel or blocking under the corners. South Texas specifics matter: caliche and clay soils, low spots that hold water after heavy rain, and extreme summer heat inside a sealed steel box — ventilation or a light, reflective color helps — and good door seals matter in humid Gulf air moving inland. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, because moving a set container takes another truck. Check City of San Antonio, Bexar County and any HOA rules before you order, especially for a long-term or permanent placement.
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